Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Stafford (Staffordshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Enjoy a glimpse of life in our school where together, we 'Achieve, Believe and Care.' Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. I am passionate about being the headteacher at Berkswich CE Primary. Our school is a happy and thriving Church school, firmly rooted in our community.
Supported by dedicated, highly skilled teaching staff and governors, there is an unwavering drive towards every child being a self-reflective, caring individual who strives to be the best in all that they do. We embrace mistakes as part of the learning process to ensure that children leave Berkswich as persistently determined learners.
Our pupils delight in life-long learning and are prepared for the ever-changing world. At Berkswich CE, diversity is celebrated; every child is cherished for their uniqueness. Our commitment to kindness and inclusivity is the foundation upon which we build an environment that fosters learning, understanding, care, and respect for others.
Our strong set of Christian values underpin all aspects of school life.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Coding
- Accelerated Reader
- Forest School
- Growth Mindset
- Number Sense Maths
- Outdoor Classroom Day
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 124234
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Steve Cope | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2013 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Helena McKeon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mr Richard Taylor | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Greg Watkins | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Father Graham William Adamson | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2017 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Samantha Jackson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2014 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Lezleigh Ennis | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2014 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Claire Musker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2013 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Maude | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2011 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Georgios Theodorou Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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